New Balance FuelCell Propel v4

New Balance FuelCell Propel v4

$ BudgetTrending Down$82.92

tldr; Lightweight fun. Bouncy, fast, versatile. Community favorite.

$82.92 on Amazon

Sentiment Breakdown

30%Positive
Positive
30%
Neutral
59%
Negative
11%
Based on 165 Reddit opinions

Strengths & Weaknesses

Each axis shows what % of Reddit comments are positive about that topic. Higher = more praise.

Key Features

  • FuelCell foam delivers a propulsive feel to help drive you forward
  • Upper features no-sew overlays for a sleek fit and feel
  • Engineered upper
  • Synthetic/mesh construction
  • TPU plate for superior propulsion
  • 🪶 Lightweight
  • 🔄 Bouncy
  • ⚡ Versatile

Sentiment Over Time

0%25%50%75%100%May '25Aug '25Dec '25100% (May '25) - 1 comments0% (Aug '25) - 2 comments50% (Dec '25) - 1 comments

Historical Price Data

New Balance FuelCell Propel v4
$60$90$120May '25Jun '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Apr '26May '26Low: $55.51Current: $72.23
New Balance FuelCell Propel v4
All-time low: $41.4(2024-12)
$5 below 90-day avg

What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for New Balance FuelCell Propel v4

Best Praise
+10 pts
I think the Fuelcell Propel punches well above its weight class. MSRP 110, can usually get them for a good bit under that. Last I looked about $80 for the v4, the current iteration. They added a flexible plate to it. That really kept everything I liked about the ride and just made them feel peppier. The uppers leave a little to be desired. They work well enough for me but I could see why some reviews ding them.
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Top Criticism
+5 pts
I had a 2E in the NB 1080 v14’s, and my Glycerin Max’s are definitely wider.
r/RunningShoeGeeks
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the New Balance FuelCell Propel v4 worth buying?
Lightweight fun. Bouncy, fast, versatile. Community favorite.
What do Redditors love about the New Balance FuelCell Propel v4?
Redditors highlight: 🪶 Lightweight. 🔄 Bouncy. ⚡ Versatile.
What are the downsides of the New Balance FuelCell Propel v4?
Some criticisms include: "I had a 2E in the NB 1080 v14’s, and my Glycerin Max’s are definitely wider."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (New Balance FuelCell Propel v4 has 165) tend to have more reliable scores.

165 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 5/20/2026